Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not limited to: forklift, pallet jack and hand truck

Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies, including but not limited to: pallets, straps and rope

Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary

Verify and complete required documentation and reports

Comply with hazardous material regulations and procedures

Collect cash or checks for freight charges, as required, and maintain required documentation

Follow dispatch instructions and communicate with dispatch as required, including but not limited to: delays, arrivals and equipment problems

Communicate with customers to determine pick-up or delivery needs and solicit additional business

Demonstrate internal and external customer service

Ask for additional business from customers, and provide leads to sales for potential new opportunities

May be required to perform chaining of vehicle tires

May be required to perform job duties of a road driver or a dock employee where operationally necessary

Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures

Perform other duties as required

Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

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